Low-income households - Broader eligibility criteria for the refrigerator replacement program
MONTRÉAL, May 21, 2015 /CNW Telbec/ - Hydro-Québec would like to inform its customers that it has broadened the eligibility requirements of the Refrigerator Replacement for Low-Income Households program.
These changes will enable more low-income households to replace their old fridge for $75, $95 or $120, depending on the size of the appliance.
Through the program, low-income households can replace their old refrigerator with a new high-efficiency model that will help lower their energy bill. An old fridge can guzzle up to five times more electricity than a new ENERGY STAR® qualified model.
The table below details the new program criteria.
NUMBER OF OCCUPANTS IN |
MAXIMUM INCOME BEFORE |
1 |
$28,633 |
2 |
$35,647 |
3 |
$43,824 |
4 |
$53,208 |
5 |
$60,348 |
6 |
$68,062 |
7+ |
$75,776 |
Seven months left to get a new refrigerator at a low cost
Hydro-Québec would like to remind low-income households that they have only seven more months to replace their old fridge.
Until the end of December 2015, low-income households can replace their current fridge—if it was built before 2001 and is running—with a new highly-efficient ENERGY STAR® certified model.
To take advantage of the program or obtain more information, call 1 877 222‑0809 or go to www.hydroquebec.com/residential/save-energy/household/fridges-for-low-income-households/.
SOURCE Hydro-Québec
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Marc-Antoine Pouliot, 514 289-5005, [email protected]
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